Core Innovation Capital

2010

Founded

85

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Core Innovation Capital is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in financial technology companies that provide consumer finance products targeting the underbanked consumer markets. Founded in 2011, the firm focuses on seed through growth-stage opportunities, primarily investing in Series A rounds. Their portfolio includes companies like NerdWallet, Oportun, and Ripple.

In October 2024, Core Innovation Capital raised a second fund worth $71.5 million, with investments typically ranging from $2 million to $4 million. ( The firm's mission is to create transformative social impact at scale by investing in innovative startups that help consumers and small to medium-sized businesses manage their financial futures.

Investment Focus

Investment Stage

Portfolio Companies

NerdWallet, Oportun, Ripple, Noyo, Nova Credit, Mayvenn, Synapse, Bestow, SeedFi, LoanSnap

Gepgraphic Focus

United States

Key Differentiators

Focus on underbanked consumer markets, Early-stage investments, Social impact at scale

Thypical Investment Size

$2 million to $4 million

Total Funds Raised

$71.5 million

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FinTech

Los Angeles

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

United States